Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Over the weekend my husband, our adult children and I were playing a game of trivial pursuit. We came up against a term we couldn’t define. The kids turned to each other and laughed, saying; “I guess we’d better look … Continue reading
But I need it, pleeeese Mom, can I have it?
The fine art of whining. While a friend of mine, when complaining describes her annoying complaining as a ‘fine Italian wine’, most of us know that whining drives us nuts. And yet all parents know that it seems to come … Continue reading
“I’m Bored,” says Junior and you say…
Hello, I was a guest on a local Shaw TV program called Studio 4 with host Fanny Kiefer. On the website she says: “A great interview is someone spontaneous, down-to-earth, provocative and passionate about their subject.” When I am a … Continue reading
Memories Matter
Recently I was talking to some friends about a beautiful old hutch that sits in my dining room. It’s not only a lovely piece of furniture; it has history. It sat in my Grandparents house and now I get to … Continue reading
Modelling Manners for Your Children
A while back I saw an article in which the columnist listed 5 rules for entertaining like a grownup. The exact rules were not the point; the real point was that once we’re adult and beyond the poor student stage, … Continue reading
What to do when your toddler bites
Your sweet, adorable toddler bit another child today. It’s the message we all hate to receive. How, you wonder, could my child be so mean? He has learned by chance that his teeth are quite powerful. When he is exasperated … Continue reading
Thinking About Preschool
When should you be thinking about preschool for your child? Believe it or not, the time is right now. Preschools are enrolling children for September as we speak, so you want to do your homework and find the right spot … Continue reading
Language is Powerful
The day I kept my mouth shut still rankles. I re-play the scene in my mind and wonder, what should I have done? When should I have spoken up? Clearly I should have done something because it’s still on my … Continue reading
Sleep
If I could have one wish… Ask the parent of a baby if they could have one wish what would it be. With no hesitation at all, almost all of them will say wistfully, sleep. “Ahh, if I could just … Continue reading
Everybody Pees
In a perfect world every toddler would be ready to start toilet training in the Spring. Once the weather is warm, kids are in fewer clothes and thus getting in and out of pants is easier for the neophyte bathroom … Continue reading
